The Bobby Bones Show – November 13, 2025, THURS PT 2

Host: Bobby Bones (Premiere Networks)
Main Guests/Co-hosts: Amy Brown, Eddie, Morgan, Lunchbox
Special Guests: Listeners Chris and Leah (charity studio visit)

EPISODE OVERVIEW

The episode is a lively, banter-filled mix of viral moments, pop culture reflections, and personal stories. The overarching theme is Bobby’s introspective response to ongoing criticism over his win on Dancing With The Stars (DWTS)—including his dramatic decision to send back his Mirror Ball Trophy after a particularly stinging comment by Tom Bergeron. The show also features a comedic debate about what it means to “go viral,” some reality TV and true crime unpacking, the final penny ever minted, listener voicemails, and an in-studio listener visit that playfully offends Lunchbox.

Tone: Conversational, humorous, occasionally vulnerable, with Bobby’s signature blend of sincerity and sarcasm.

KEY DISCUSSION POINTS & SEGMENTS

1. Bobby on Crutches and Studio Life

[02:33]

• Bobby jokes about maneuvering the office with a peg leg and crutch following foot surgery.
• Discusses bathroom struggles and importance of handicapped stalls, leading to a lighthearted team exchange on disability etiquette and self-consciousness.
• Quote:

  “I just want to yell, stop looking at me. I can do stuff.” — Bobby Bones [02:59]

2. Who Has Gone Most Viral?

[04:14]

• The crew debates who is least/most “viral.”
• Eddie claims credit for having “the viral video” of Lunchbox yelling at Abby, but Bobby distinguishes between being featured and being the reason for viral status.
• Morgan shares Amy just hit millions of views with her podcast clip on cussing and honesty (with therapist Kat).
• Discussion: Is cussing a sign of authenticity?
• Notable quote:

  “But then she also said, this isn’t a blanket statement… Just because you don’t cuss, it doesn’t mean you’re a liar.” — Amy Brown [06:43]

3. Bobby Sends Back His Mirror Ball Trophy (DWTS)

[08:00-19:00] (Segment threads throughout)

• Bobby explains why he shipped his DWTS Mirror Ball trophy back to ABC:

  • Recent negative press (stories in NY Post, People, E!)
  • Real hurt from Tom Bergeron’s comments, media critique, and relentless social media bashing.
  • Reflection on the contradiction: fought hard, was voted “the people’s champion,” but annual attacks still sting.

• DA’s coping advice: Don’t read viral video comments.

• Crowd discusses whether he regrets his Mirror Ball tattoo (he doesn’t), and whether returning the trophy is “dramatic.”

• Key Quotes:

  “If it doesn’t spark joy, get rid of it.” — Bobby Bones on applying Marie Kondo philosophy to the trophy [13:24]<br> “There’s been some of the joy that’s been taken away because… it’s people just bashing me.” — Bobby [15:00]

• Listener voicemails: Encouragement and questions about the tattoo and trophy.

• Bobby on hurt feelings:

  “Sometimes people you like hurt your feelings. And I was like, I’m going to express how I feel.” — Bobby Bones [17:40]

• Advice: Have a thick skin, avoid comments when viral, and acknowledge pain without holding grudges.

4. Pop Culture, True Crime, and Trusting the Media

[20:15-33:33]

• Amy recommends dramatic retellings of the Murdoch (Murdaugh) murders on Hulu, highlighting issues of family, trust, and media bias.
• Bobby plays counterpoint, increasingly skeptical of media narratives and high-profile convictions (Michael Jackson, Scott Peterson, Karen Read, OJ Simpson).
• Quotes:

  “I don’t believe anything anymore… That’s the message here. Murloc probably did it, though.” — Bobby Bones [31:33]

• Reflection: Media gets things wrong, juries err when evidence is suppressed, and click-driven sensationalism skews truth.

5. Listener Stories & Viral News

[33:24-39:01]

• Lunchbox recounts the harrowing story of a safari volunteer attacked by a lion and the group discusses animal instincts.
• Eddie shares a petty marital quarrel: in-laws demand married couple sleep in separate beds—husband retaliates in kind.
• Morgan covers an Ariana Grande red carpet incident, applauding Cynthia’s intervention against a known serial “superfan.”
• Bobby and crew riff on how serial celebrity stalkers continue to get access.

6. The Last Penny Ever Minted

[37:44]

• The show debates the end of the U.S. penny, argues about coin priorities, and speculates on the cost to produce pennies.
• Quote:

  “If you have pennies… there are too many for them to be valuable.” — Bobby Bones [37:52]

7. Listeners Visit the Studio—Lunchbox Feels Offended

[45:32-68:43]

• Chris and Leah, who won the visit via a charity auction, join the show.
  • Lighthearted jab: Leah hugs Morgan but only shakes Lunchbox’s and Amy’s hand, leading to on-air teasing and faux offense.
  • Lunchbox: “Are you mad that she breaks out and gives Amy a big hug…?” [46:25]
• The couple (locals from Salinas, CA, with ties to Alaska) talk small-town life, running into celebs, and Alaska’s midnight sun and moose encounters.
• Bobby and crew give them Nashville recommendations: Opry, food (hot chicken advice: Hattie B’s vs. Prince’s vs. Red’s), live music, local bars, and how/where to spot celebrities.
• The listeners gift the team local hats and souvenirs, sparking more jokes about Lunchbox feeling left out.

MEMORABLE QUOTES & MOMENTS

• “Never look at the comments once something goes viral… the higher your pedestal is lifted, the more dumb people there are.” — Bobby Bones [07:43]
• “If you love something, set it free, and if it comes back, then it’s yours.” — Bobby Bones [10:00]
• “Nothing about me that is like, I gotta score to settle. My score has been settled for a long time.” — Bobby Bones [18:05]
• “I don’t believe anything anymore. Don’t believe anything.” — Bobby Bones [31:33]
• “So if you’re not a wimp, go to Prince’s, basically.” — Bobby Bones [61:19]
• “Welcome to Nashville. Can I give them a different one that’s off the beaten path? That’s really good. Red’s hot chicken.” — Bobby Bones [64:13]
• “Is it weird to y’all that he would get mad at something like that?” — Eddie (about Lunchbox being mad about the Walk of Fame star) [58:41]

SEGMENT TIMESTAMPS

| Timestamp | Topic/Segment | |------------|------------------------------------------------------------| | 02:33 | Bobby on crutches, handicap stall struggles & feelings | | 04:14 | Debating “who’s gone viral the least/most” | | 05:29 | Amy’s viral podcast clip: cussing as authenticity | | 08:00–19:00| Bobby returns DWTS trophy; reflections, social media pain | | 20:15 | Amy’s TV recs, Murdoch murders, trusting media | | 24:10 | Scott Peterson, wrongful convictions, Karen Read | | 31:33 | Bobby’s skepticism about media, Michael Jackson, etc. | | 33:24 | Lion attack story, marital bed retaliation | | 36:05 | Red carpet “attack” on Ariana Grande | | 37:44 | Final penny minted; coin chat | | 45:32–68:43| Listeners Chris & Leah visit, culture clash, Nashville tips| | 57:10 | Local recommendations: food, nightlife, celebrities | | 68:13 | Listener gifts to the show |

FINAL THOUGHTS

This episode blends irreverent comedy, backstage “realness,” and personal vulnerability. Bobby’s trophy return provides an emotional throughline—an example of taking public criticism to heart, owning pain, then intentionally letting go (literally and metaphorically). It’s also a showcase of “family” banter—where irritations (Lunchbox feeling snubbed) become punchlines, and the audience, whether in the studio or at home, is always in on the joke.

The episode is a classic Bobby Bones cocktail of humor, heart, and honesty—with plenty of pop culture spice and Nashville flavor.